1949 Map of Cone Peak

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this 1949 topographic study, where the peaks and canyons of the Santa Lucia Range meet the operational boundaries of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. The map captures a moment in the mid-century management of these lands, featuring the Cone Peak Lookout Tower standing watch over the watershed of the Nacimiento River and Arroyo Seco. Small, isolated settlements and outposts like The Indians, Avila Ranch, and Merle Ranch are documented along the winding watercourses, alongside the Indian Ranger Sta. The presence of Santa Lucia Memorial Park and Vicente Camp highlights the area's dual role as both a military training ground and a site for mountain recreation. Remote springs such as Redwood Spring and Carrizo Spring provide essential water sources in this complex terrain of gulches and canyons.